| Location | Madison, WI |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE (CVICU) RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for a highly skilled Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CVICU / CTICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within a 27-bed state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU at a premier Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma and comprehensive organ transplant center, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly; unit will also consider 4x12 schedules and blocked weekends upon request). FAVORABLE 1:1 TO 1:2 CRITICAL CARE RATIOS! WISCONSIN'S #1 ACADEMIC HOSPITAL! COMPREHENSIVE MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WITH LEVEL I CVICU EXPERIENCE WELCOME! NO ON-CALL! The clinical team manages high-acuity cardiothoracic surgical cases, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced surgical interventions. If you are an acute critical care nurse skilled in immediate open-heart recovery, CRRT (NxStage), advanced hemodynamics, and cardiac device management looking to earn $2,755/week in Wisconsin, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Madison, WI 53792 (Dept: Cardiothoracic Surgery B4/5 - 27 Private ICU Beds / Level I Trauma). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting December 14, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30). Unit will consider 4x12 schedules and blocked weekends upon request. Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted. First-time travelers are welcome with solid Level I CVICU experience. No Call Obligation: Requisition confirms zero standby on-call obligations. Mandatory Clinical & Device Competencies: Must have documented Level I Trauma CVICU experience caring for fresh post-op open hearts (CABG, valves, dissections) and transplant/VAD populations. Hands-on proficiency with NxStage CRRT is strictly required (screen if CRRT is limited). Experience with IABP, Impella, HM3 LVAD, and ECMO preferred. Pre-Start Telemetry Testing: Traveler must pass a pre-start telemetry assessment prior to onboarding (80% overall pass mark; 100% identification of lethal rhythms required). ️ Parking: Parking permit required via UW Transportation if parking on-site; park & ride/bus transit options available. Submittal Rules & Compliance: Active WI or Compact RN license, AHA BLS, and AHA ACLS must be uploaded with the initial packet (License in-hand required). Resume must show 2+ years of acute CVICU experience within the last 3 years in a Level I trauma center and Epic EMR exposure. References must be completely removed from the submittal profile per MSP rules. Maximum 2 pre-approved time off requests allowed; all Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
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